CUW will play outdoors at U of Michigan

Oct 29, 2010

On Saturday, December
4 Concordia and Adrian will play the first outdoor game in the
modern era of NCAA Division III hockey at Michigan Stadium. The
host Bulldogs will square off with MCHA opponent CUW at 9:30 am,
one week before the Big Chill between the University of Michigan
and Michigan State University.

"This is an
outstanding opportunity to showcase our men's hockey team," said
Adrian athletic director Mike Duffy. "NCAA Division III
student-athletes work very hard and to reward them with an
opportunity to play in a venue like the "Big House" may only come
along once in a lifetime. This will be a moment that they will
remember for the rest of their lives."

The Bulldogs feature
one of the best programs in Division III and are currently ranked
10th in the nation by USCHO.com's preseason poll. Adrian College
has captured three straight MCHA regular season and Harris Cup
titles and are gunning for a fourth in 2010-11.

"Our program
appreciates the opportunity given to us by Craig Wotta and the
University of Michigan to hold the first men's Division III outdoor
game at the Big House," said Adrian head coach Ron Fogarty who is
entering his fourth year. The game was originally scheduled for a
home game at Arrington Ice Arena which was set to begin at 3:00 pm.
The contest will count towards both teams overall and conference
records.

"Concordia University
and our hockey players are honored to be involved in this game,"
said Concordia head coach Tony Hrkac who is entering his fourth
year with the Falcons. "This venue showcases our great sport in a
majestic way. This type of special event is huge for Division III
hockey."

Ticket information
about the event and other details are still unavailable at this
time. As information becomes available it will be posted on the CUW
athletic website.